[HarleyD]

Rather interesting history. His historical narration seems to indicate that most (if not all) of Daniel has been fulfilled. (e.g. Alexander the Great interpreting himself in Daniel) I thought most premil-, pretrib people believe that Daniel has not been fulfilled and refers to "the end times".

It will be interesting to see if he refers to Daniel in Revelation. Meanwhile could someone enlighten me. This has never been my strong suit.

[P-Marlowe]

Sixty nine of the seventy weeks were fulfilled by the time of Christ's death. "Messiah will be cut off". The remaining week has not yet begun. Daniel's prophecy was a prophecy concerning the NATION of Israel. After the Messiah was cut off, the Lord suspeneded his covenant with the Nation of Israel and the Church age began. The remaining seven years will begin when the Age of the Gentiles is fulfilled.

That is basically Stedman's take on Daniel. It is my take as well.

[topcat54]

Dispensational premillennialism as invented a gap to be inserted between the 69th and 70th weeks of Daniel 9.

They do this mainly because they incorrectly interpret the phrase "Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;" in v. 27 as referring to "the prince who is to come" rather than Messiah.

The language does not directly speak of "the prince who is to come". Rather, it speaks of "the people of the prince ...". This prince who is to come is not the object of the section, rather it is Messiah and His dealing with the people by way of the new covenant.